Patents by Inventor Leslie H. Fuchigami
Leslie H. Fuchigami has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11793210Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 11708506Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20220174968Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20220119667Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 11109602Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 11046858Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20200010710Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20200008435Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 10400128Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 10334863Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20180042250Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 9826750Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Oregon State UniversityInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20160002483Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Publication number: 20140272013Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon StatInventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 7746452Abstract: Methods for determining chlorophyll content comprise providing a sample, subjecting the sample to light at a first wavelength and detecting a first wavelength response, subjecting the sample to light at a second wavelength and detecting a second wavelength response, and calculating a chlorophyll content of the sample based on at least the first wavelength response and the second wavelength response. Optional approaches include detecting the nitrogen content and/or water content of the sample. Associated apparatus for determining chlorophyll content, which may comprise a handheld device, is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State UniversityInventors: Leslie H. Fuchigami, Pinghai Ding, Guy E. Barnes, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080239293Abstract: Methods for determining chlorophyll content comprise providing a sample, subjecting the sample to light at a first wavelength and detecting a first wavelength response, subjecting the sample to light at a second wavelength and detecting a second wavelength response, and calculating a chlorophyll content of the sample based on at least the first wavelength response and the second wavelength response. Optional approaches include detecting the nitrogen content and/or water content of the sample. Associated apparatus for determining chlorophyll content, which may comprise a handheld device, is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2006Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Leslie H. Fuchigami, Pinghai Ding, Guy E. Barnes Jr
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Patent number: 6094862Abstract: A plurality of systems and/or apparatuses for use in delivering liquid where desired, such as for watering agronomic or household plants. A reservoir housing is disclosed that has an egress opening and retains liquid by vacuum pressure. Capillary material is preferably provided at or near the egress opening for controlled delivery of liquid and to assist in establishing a regulatable seal at the egress opening. Several embodiments with both different and common components and features are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Inventor: Leslie H. Fuchigami
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Patent number: 5356867Abstract: A liquid composition is applied to a plant to provide a barrier to water vapor transmission. The composition dries to form a film on the surface of the plant. The film inhibits water loss and thereby increases the survival likelihood and quality of the plant.A particularly suitable coating composition comprises: from about forty to about ninety-five weight percent of a vinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride polymer; from about 1.0 to about 2.0 weight percent of a coalescing agent such as 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate; about 0.5 to about 1.0 weight percent of a surfactant such as a polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene copolymer; about 0.5 to about 1.0 weight percent of a viscosity increasing agent such as a urethane copolymer; and from about 0.3 to about 1.0 weight percent of a defoaming agent, such as silica.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1992Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Assignee: State of Oregon acting by and through the Oregon State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State UniversityInventors: Leslie H. Fuchigami, Darrell Badertscher